Review on 📸 ACM-2400L: Self-Standing Aluminum Monopod with Mini-Legs by Oben by Jimmy Montalvo

When you really need stability, any cheap tripod will do better than this monopod. The monopod gives you extra stability, so you can slow down your shutter speed by a few steps. This takes the weight of the camera and lens off your hands. However, for real stability to achieve long shutter speeds, this is not the point to rely on. While tripod legs offer some stability when absolutely nothing else is available, a cheap tripod really is the best tool. The most compelling reason a photographer should choose this element is for self-defense. This monopod is the same length and weight as the PR-24 police baton. I just completed a tour of Italy and it came in handy for the self defense role in Italy. I was carrying over $10,000 worth of photographic gear and this monopod protected me. Once I got on the subway in Rome and was surrounded by two young men who were trying to get into my pockets. I jumped up and stepped back, picking up the monopod. They said some nasty things to me, but they didn't get any further. They got off at the next stop. If I didn't carry my Up Staff, things would be different. Walking through Italy at night, I had an overhead monopod in my hand and on my shoulder. As people walked by, I could see their eyes switch from my camera to the Aubin night wand. They would not risk getting involved in Above. I wouldn't take this monopod for stability as it is below par in terms of camera stabilization. You should get one for self defense, especially on the streets of Europe and New York where batons and pepper spray are illegal, but the Oben Baton will protect you.